Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents: From Concept to CompletionIEEE Press, 1996 - 372 pages State-of-the-art in its simple, user-friendly presentation, this comprehensive handbook covers the entire process of preparing, producing, and distributing engineering documents using current computer software and the most recent technologies in information transfer. From developing concepts to effectively reaching an audience, Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents provides everything the engineer needs to know for document preparation, production, and distribution in clear, user-friendly language. Extensive indexing and cross-referencing make it possible to find answers quickly. |
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Page 87
... punctuation ; we must rely on pure verbal discourse . Similarly , some marks are unavailable in e - mail . We can't always count on punctua- tion to get or keep us out of communication trouble . Those who lean on punctuation this way ...
... punctuation ; we must rely on pure verbal discourse . Similarly , some marks are unavailable in e - mail . We can't always count on punctua- tion to get or keep us out of communication trouble . Those who lean on punctuation this way ...
Page 88
... punctuation , usually commas and semicolons , to separate items in a series . Commas are sometimes used to separate a depen- dent clause from an independent clause . We connect verbal components with marks like the hyphen ( - ) or the ...
... punctuation , usually commas and semicolons , to separate items in a series . Commas are sometimes used to separate a depen- dent clause from an independent clause . We connect verbal components with marks like the hyphen ( - ) or the ...
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From Concept to Completion Joan G. Nagle. PUNCTUATION Punctuation , like the other document mechanics we are dis- cussing in these sections , is a device used to clarify the meaning of written language . It is a surprisingly modern ...
From Concept to Completion Joan G. Nagle. PUNCTUATION Punctuation , like the other document mechanics we are dis- cussing in these sections , is a device used to clarify the meaning of written language . It is a surprisingly modern ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
How this book is organized | 8 |
Audience | 15 |
Copyright | |
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